Honor K9 Dog Training

Honor K9 offers customized training programs tailored to each dog’s temperament and learning style, prioritizing the dog’s welfare and focusing on addressing underlying issues. Current programs include:

1. **Puppy School (2-6 months)**: This program sets the foundation for well-behaved dogs, covering potty training, jumping, mouthing, marker training introduction, proper use of rewards, in-home management tips, and basic commands using positive reinforcement. It consists of four 45-minute sessions, one per week.

2. **Adolescent Obedience (6-12 months)**: Suitable for puppies who completed the puppy course or older dogs just starting training. This program introduces polite leash walking, foundational commands (sit, down, come when called, stay/place), addresses common manners issues like jumping, mouthing, and selective hearing, and includes an introduction to social/environmental training. It also teaches essential skills to improve engagement on walks and in public settings. This program is not designed for aggression issues. Duration is 4 weeks, with one 45-minute session per week.

3. **Adult Dog Training (12 months +)**: This class is for fine-tuning skills or starting training with older dogs, picking up where the dog’s training left off or starting with basics like Sit, Down, Stay, Come, and Loose Leash Walking. This program is not designed for aggression issues. Duration is 4 weeks, with one 1-hour session per week.

4. **Positive-Only Option**: This program focuses on creating a harmonious training experience by emphasizing positive reinforcement as the primary training method, building a strong bond based on trust, respect, and understanding.

They also offer private lessons, basic and advanced obedience, behavioral modification, and field trips.

Pricing Summary

Prices vary by program, with specific rates for Adolescent Obedience and Adult Dog Training. Adolescent Obedience offers a single 1-hour session for $125, a 2-pack for $199 (45 min each), and a 4-pack for $365 (45 min each). Adult Dog Training offers a single 1-hour session for $135, a 2-pack for $224 (45 min each), and a 4-pack for $390 (45 min each). Training collars are sold separately if needed. A $20 travel fee applies for in-home sessions outside their local service area. They accept cash, credit/debit cards, Zelle, and Venmo.

Honor K9 Dog Training, based in Temecula, CA, is dedicated to empowering dogs, supporting owners, and building lifelong bonds. They aim to help dogs become confident, well-behaved companions and guide owners with clarity and compassion, whether they are raising a new puppy, working with a rescue dog, or managing challenging behaviors.

Mark Harrison, the founder, brings a deep and diverse background in canine behavior, including work with defense contractors on advanced K9 technology and master-certified service dog training. His experience spans service dog programs, Schutzhund sport, and explosive detection certification, providing a well-rounded understanding of dog behavior at every level. Honor K9 has been a trusted source for dog training in the Temecula area for the past 10 years, committed to teaching owners as much as dogs to ensure lasting results.

They offer high-quality, budget-friendly training programs, emphasizing repetition (“muscle memory”), good leadership and communication, consistency, and positive reinforcement. While training tools are used if necessary, they are not the focal point. Honor K9 provides personalized, one-on-one training with budget-friendly sessions, available in-home, public, and hybrid options. They utilize fear-free and confidence-building methods and are experienced with rescues, reactive, and timid dogs, ensuring clear communication and ongoing support.

Accomplishments

Mark Harrison, the founder, has a deep and diverse background in canine behavior, including working with defense contractors on advanced K9 technology and becoming a master-certified service dog trainer. His hands-on experience spans service dog programs, Schutzhund sport, and explosive detection certification. Honor K9 has over 200 five-star reviews from clients on Google and other platforms, recognized as one of the most trusted and top-rated dog training service providers in their area. The business has been a trusted source for dog training in the Temecula area for the past 10 years.

How to Get Started!

To begin the training journey, clients are asked to fill out an application form. Upon receiving the information, Honor K9 will contact the client to schedule a consultation and begin tailoring a program to their specific goals.